Going on a UK holiday, in your very own static caravan with Allens Caravans, can be the perfect getaway. Whether you plan to go on a riverside retreat or you’re looking forward to enjoying the beach, no holiday adventure is complete without some catchy tunes. But where do you start with creating a holiday playlist?
Do you go for a full-on upbeat playlist, or do you choose something a little more chilled out? Do you have a mixture of both? So many questions combined with the other one hundred and one things you must think about when you’re going on holiday. Due to this, the music can often get overlooked. However, we think it’s important to have the perfect soundtrack to suit your surroundings and set the tone for the rest of your trip.
So, to help get you started here are some of our river, beach, and countryside holiday-themed suggestions for the perfect holiday playlist:
When it comes to a holiday music playlist for fishing trips and waterside stays, here some classics that you absolutely need to have!
The harmonica opening, Springsteen’s distinctive voice and nostalgic lyrics about wandering up and down valleys and enjoying the river make this perfect for a rural, riverside setting. A beautiful song with great imagery and metaphors for youth and optimism.
Although the song isn’t directly about a river, this catchy pop song is a great tune to listen to at the water’s edge. Its recognisable opening chord progression, choral backing, and borderline-edgy lyrics are easy and entertaining to listen to while unwinding with your rod and bait. You will be toe-tapping to the beat whilst enjoying the picturesque waterside views with this iconic song in your playlist.
This song is country to the core, and it’s made more enjoyable because it has that unmistakable Cash sound. The arrangement is a stroke of musical genius, being subtle and simple but a toe-tapper all the same. This tune is a great waterside companion, especially while fishing!
With a funky beat, Jones’ powerhouse voice, and lyrics full of cheeky double entendre, this song is truly something special. It’s a great riverside holiday anthem that makes you want to let loose and dance, sing along, and have fun. It’s certain to liven up a quiet afternoon by the river with family or friends.
Country music crooner Trace Adkins’ Just Fishin’ is a heartfelt song about daddy-daughter bonding whilst fishing on the river. The storytelling in this song is fantastic and the music itself has a wonderful, uplifting summer vibe. It’s the perfect fishing buddy to brighten the mood, especially if you’re spending quality time with the kids! Visit our website and view our exclusive range of fishing holidays now!
Many of our caravan parks are situated perfectly next to the beach. So, if you’re staying at a park like Sunbeach near Cardigan Bay, you’ll want some aptly suited caravan holiday songs to relax and soak up the sun with. Add our suggestions to your beach playlist, you won’t regret it!
This uplifting, fun song is a must-have on your holiday playlist for a seaside destination. The classic song will brighten everyone’s day and give them that holiday feeling. Imagine relaxing on the beach with friends or family in the shining sun, blasting this tune, there’s no better combination!
Katy Perry’s summer anthem is a fun, almost bubble gum pop track that makes you want to throw your hands up in the air, sing along, and party on the beach. The lyrics are easy to pick up and the tune is infectious. A top tune to play when you want fun in the sun.
Soak Up the Sun is a typically Californian beach tune. It oozes chilled-out summer vibes and lets you imagine yourself catching a few gnarly waves. This song will have you beach-ready in no time, just listen to Sheryl’s lyrics about lightening up and spending all day soaking up the sun.
Kick back and unwind on the sand with this iconic summer anthem. Will Smith and Jeffery Townes reminisce about the summers of their youth in this catchy tune. Perfect for toe-tapping while lying in the sun or having a family beach BBQ. Everyone will be feeling good on the beach if this song is added to your holiday playlist!
Buffet’s relaxed and iconic beach song is a well-told story from start to finish. Thanks to his wonderful lyrical descriptions and the simple musical arrangement, you can be transported to a glorious Mexican beach near Margaritaville. This is certainly the song to get you in the summer spirit on the journey to your beach holiday.
If you’re holidaying in one of our parks nestled in the Great British countryside, you’ll likely want less beach pop tunes and more classic country songs to tap your toes along to. Here are some of our favourites that you might want to add to your playlist:
This classic country track talks all about the beautiful West Virginia landscape and the memories that welcome Denver home to his mining town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s an instant feel-good anthem that matches perfectly with a quaint countryside retreat. Lap up the beautiful scenery and wonderful nature with this playing on your playlist.
Dolly sings all about the freedom, the simple pleasures, and the laid-back beauty of her rural Tennessee home. Isn’t that what everyone wants? Explore what nature has to offer with the Queen of Country and appreciate the outdoors.
This Country-infused Southern Rock classic has become an anthem in the South and worldwide. It epitomises a strong love for the ‘Alabama’ state and shows us how amazing the countryside is. Kick back and relax while admiring the gorgeous country landscape with this favourite tune.
The song itself is a wonderful mix of soft 90s music and Sting’s distinctive raspy voice. He sings of the sun’s jealousy as lovers lie in fields of barley and continues to tell a beautiful story of summer love that makes you feel both nostalgic and excited for what summer holds, all at once. It is the best tune to listen to while soaking in the sun surrounded by countryside.
Louis Armstrong is one of the original kings of cool and this iconic song of his is a favourite for all generations. It is all but impossible not to love this song and you are sure to fall in love with the countryside when you hear it.
A modern anthem that celebrates the British country landscape, George Ezra really gets you in the holiday mood. Appreciate the green, green grass on your country escape and gain an instant feel-good thrill. Unwind and take in the various wildlife while bopping along to this summer tune.
Now you have some great ideas to help you build your perfect holiday playlist, you can start the vital tune prep! There are lots of themed songs as well as caravan songs with the right tone to suit whatever kind of holiday you’re planning. Whether you need a soundtrack for your fishing holiday with Allens Caravans or just something to play in the background at the beach, there are so many tunes to aid the holiday vibes.
Music makes a big difference in setting the tone and affecting the mood of things like holidays, so make sure you pay attention to your playlist. What caravan holiday song suggestions do you have?
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